Behavioral & mental health licensure in Pennsylvania.
The required exam, supervised hours, jurisprudence rules, and official board for six Pennsylvania behavioral and mental health licenses — professional counseling, clinical social work, psychology, marriage & family therapy, behavior analysis, and addictions counseling.
Professional counseling licensure in Pennsylvania
License: LPC · Exam: NCE
- Supervised experience3,000 hours (2,400 with doctorate)
- Timeframeover 2+ years
- State law / jurisprudence examYes — Pennsylvania Jurisprudence Exam (PJE)
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Pennsylvania rules with the board before you apply.
Clinical social work licensure in Pennsylvania
License: LCSW · Exam: ASWB Clinical
- Supervised experience3,000 hours (≥1,500 direct; 150 supervision)
- Timeframeno fewer than 2 years (2–6 yr window)
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Pennsylvania rules with the board before you apply.
Psychology licensure in Pennsylvania
License: Licensed Psychologist · Exam: EPPP Part 1
- Supervised experience≥1,750 postdoctoral hours (postdoc year only)
- Timeframe≥12 months; within 10 yrs of degree
- State law / jurisprudence examYes — Pennsylvania Psychology Law Examination (PPLE)
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Pennsylvania rules with the board before you apply.
Marriage & family therapy licensure in Pennsylvania
License: LMFT · Exam: AMFTRB National MFT Exam
- Supervised experience3,000 hours (1,500 direct); doctoral 2,400
- Timeframe2 to 6 years
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Pennsylvania rules with the board before you apply.
Behavior analysis licensure in Pennsylvania
License: Behavior Specialist License (BSL) — no BCBA-specific license; BACB cert separate · Exam: No state exam (BCBA exam is the BACB national credential)
- Supervised experienceState BSL: 1 year / 1,000 hrs clinical + 90 hrs coursework; BACB standard for BCBA: 2,000 hrs (or 1,500 concentrated)
- Timeframe1 year (state experience)
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Pennsylvania rules with the board before you apply.
Addictions counseling licensure in Pennsylvania
License: CAADC (Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor) · Exam: IC&RC AADC exam
- Supervised experience2,000 (1 yr full-time) + 100 hours supervision
- Timeframeverify with board
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Pennsylvania rules with the board before you apply.
Pennsylvania at a glance: Professional counseling uses the NCE; clinical social work uses the ASWB Clinical; psychology uses the EPPP Part 1. Always confirm current rules with each board before you apply.
The licensures we help you pass.
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Psychologist
A doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD, or EdD) in psychology from an accredited program.
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A BSW, MSW, or doctoral social work degree from a CSWE-accredited program, depending on the license level.
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A master's in counseling or a related field, ideally CACREP-accredited.
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A master's or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy or a closely related field.
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A master's degree plus BACB-verified coursework (a bachelor's for the BCaBA).
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The education or degree your state credential requires for addiction counseling.
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